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Murder at Green Meadows: Cozy Mystery Set In Florida: An Angie Walker Cozy Mystery
Angie Walker is a few days from fulfilling a life-long dream of being
her own boss. Soon, she and her best friend will open a
treasure/antique business on the Florida east coast.
But as a reporter for the Tequesta Sun, she has one last assignment –
interview former boss Frederick Canterly about his five-decade career
as publisher of the Madera Beach Tribune. The interview should be a
piece of cake but her former boss very inconveniently drops dead.
Police believe he’s been poisoned and detectives find an incriminating
vial in Angie’s purse. Now instead of opening the door to her business
dream, she may open the door to a prison nightmare.
With the help of long-time friend and reporter Harry Landon, she
begins a desperate search for the shrewd killer who framed her.
But Canterly made enemies during his time in Madera Beach. Many people
hated him, with good reason. Even Landon had an opportunity and a very
good motive to kill the Madera Beach Publisher.
While keeping her eye on her good friend Harry, Angie will have to
shift through the evidence and find the ruthless murderer.
But in doing so, she will also become a target. Unless she is careful,
intelligent and ruthless, Canterly will not be the only murder victim
in this small tightly-knit community.
her own boss. Soon, she and her best friend will open a
treasure/antique business on the Florida east coast.
But as a reporter for the Tequesta Sun, she has one last assignment –
interview former boss Frederick Canterly about his five-decade career
as publisher of the Madera Beach Tribune. The interview should be a
piece of cake but her former boss very inconveniently drops dead.
Police believe he’s been poisoned and detectives find an incriminating
vial in Angie’s purse. Now instead of opening the door to her business
dream, she may open the door to a prison nightmare.
With the help of long-time friend and reporter Harry Landon, she
begins a desperate search for the shrewd killer who framed her.
But Canterly made enemies during his time in Madera Beach. Many people
hated him, with good reason. Even Landon had an opportunity and a very
good motive to kill the Madera Beach Publisher.
While keeping her eye on her good friend Harry, Angie will have to
shift through the evidence and find the ruthless murderer.
But in doing so, she will also become a target. Unless she is careful,
intelligent and ruthless, Canterly will not be the only murder victim
in this small tightly-knit community.
132 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 12, 2015
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August 26, 2015
This is an easy, entertaining listen and a great beginning to a new cozy mystery series.
The mystery itself is engaging as there are so many suspects to choose from. Frederick Canterly was a man who had made many enemies over the years, many of whom had ample opportunity and motive to kill him. Unfortunately for Angie, the murderer decided to frame her for the crime and she is the number one suspect for much of the story.
The drama unfolds as she and her friend Harry Landon try to piece together the final few weeks of Fredericks's life; his business dealings and personal life that could hold the key to unravelling the mystery of who poisoned him.
It's quite a straightforward murder mystery and there are no big twists and turns. It's not too difficult to guess who the culprit is but I thoroughly enjoyed relaxing with this novel and finding out in the end if I had guessed correctly. I would be happy to listen to more from the narrator, Laura Jennings, and read the next mystery in the series.
I was gifted the audio book by the author via audiobookblast.com in exchange for an honest review.
The mystery itself is engaging as there are so many suspects to choose from. Frederick Canterly was a man who had made many enemies over the years, many of whom had ample opportunity and motive to kill him. Unfortunately for Angie, the murderer decided to frame her for the crime and she is the number one suspect for much of the story.
The drama unfolds as she and her friend Harry Landon try to piece together the final few weeks of Fredericks's life; his business dealings and personal life that could hold the key to unravelling the mystery of who poisoned him.
It's quite a straightforward murder mystery and there are no big twists and turns. It's not too difficult to guess who the culprit is but I thoroughly enjoyed relaxing with this novel and finding out in the end if I had guessed correctly. I would be happy to listen to more from the narrator, Laura Jennings, and read the next mystery in the series.
I was gifted the audio book by the author via audiobookblast.com in exchange for an honest review.
November 18, 2015
Audiobook
Narration - Laura Jennings - Pretty Good.
This is a quick cute little mystery, although, I'm not really into all the "two stepping" "twirling around" "cheerleader Kicking" that our main character does. Other than that, I enjoyed the story and enjoyed the narration.
This is a nice beginning to a new series.
I received a copy of this audiobook free of charge from Audiobookblast in exchange for an unbiased review.
Narration - Laura Jennings - Pretty Good.
This is a quick cute little mystery, although, I'm not really into all the "two stepping" "twirling around" "cheerleader Kicking" that our main character does. Other than that, I enjoyed the story and enjoyed the narration.
This is a nice beginning to a new series.
I received a copy of this audiobook free of charge from Audiobookblast in exchange for an unbiased review.
August 4, 2015
this was really fun - I'll be happy to read the next one - when it comes out!
August 24, 2015
This was an easy read. It was a cozy little mystery for those relaxing lazy days. Nothing to intense but mild and enjoyable. The narrator did a good job also.
October 28, 2015
There were some things I very much liked about this book. The author used an ingenious twist to end the book and resolve the puzzle, and while I suspected what was coming, I wasn’t entirely sure until just before it came. In addition, she played fair with her readers, and inserted her hints and clues with subtlety, while distributing just enough red herrings to cause doubt and sidetrack the reader.
In addition, the author has a very lovely sense of place. She brings life to her setting, and portrays it with sensitivity and charm, making it a place in which it was very nice to spend a mental vacation.
However, although this was a nice, quick little mystery, and certainly an excellent way to while away a leisurely afternoon, I found most of the characters too one dimensional for my taste, and some of the outcomes to the side stories almost to prettily resolved. The “good” characters were a bit *too* good, and her main character verged on being a Pollyanna, which detracted from her interest. The bad characters were, despite their rather delightful villainousness just *too* villainous.
What really detracted me from the book, though, was the rate of speech used by the narrator. I kept having the feeling that she wanted to cram as many words into as little time as she possibly could, and this rush to complete the book made it less than pleasant to read. This is too bad, too, because I think that if this narrator took her time, she would give an excellent performance. Her enunciation was perfect, as was her voicing and differentiation of the characters.
I give both book and narrator 3 out of 5 stars.
I received this book in exchange for this unbiased review via the courtesy of AudioBookBlast dot com.
In addition, the author has a very lovely sense of place. She brings life to her setting, and portrays it with sensitivity and charm, making it a place in which it was very nice to spend a mental vacation.
However, although this was a nice, quick little mystery, and certainly an excellent way to while away a leisurely afternoon, I found most of the characters too one dimensional for my taste, and some of the outcomes to the side stories almost to prettily resolved. The “good” characters were a bit *too* good, and her main character verged on being a Pollyanna, which detracted from her interest. The bad characters were, despite their rather delightful villainousness just *too* villainous.
What really detracted me from the book, though, was the rate of speech used by the narrator. I kept having the feeling that she wanted to cram as many words into as little time as she possibly could, and this rush to complete the book made it less than pleasant to read. This is too bad, too, because I think that if this narrator took her time, she would give an excellent performance. Her enunciation was perfect, as was her voicing and differentiation of the characters.
I give both book and narrator 3 out of 5 stars.
I received this book in exchange for this unbiased review via the courtesy of AudioBookBlast dot com.
February 11, 2016
This is an interesting cozy mystery. I liked it. I figured out the ending about 1/3 of the way through but it was still engaging watching the story evolve. Read it if you get a chance. I only gave this 3 stars but my scale goes somewhat like this.
1-So horrible I didn't finish is
2-I finished it but can't get the taste out of my mouth or I wonder why I wasted the time.
3-A good book that was enjoyable and well crafted
4-A very good book that I will read again and/or I am looking for more from the same author.
5-OMG! Probably one of the 3 best books I have read this year!
If every book is a 4 or 5 what do you do for the really fantastic ones?
1-So horrible I didn't finish is
2-I finished it but can't get the taste out of my mouth or I wonder why I wasted the time.
3-A good book that was enjoyable and well crafted
4-A very good book that I will read again and/or I am looking for more from the same author.
5-OMG! Probably one of the 3 best books I have read this year!
If every book is a 4 or 5 what do you do for the really fantastic ones?
March 16, 2015
Angie and her partner are nearing the grand opening their new shop. Angie is stilling working at the paper and her last assignment is to interview her former boss,Frederick Canterly. Frederick wants to do the interview during a round of golf. Angie leaves him alone to run out to get her clubs and meets Frederick at the first hole. Frederick drops dead on the green and Angie becomes one of the lead suspects.
It was just okay for me. I almost didn't finish. There was something about the style and progression of the story that bothered me, but I couldn't place my finger on it.
It was just okay for me. I almost didn't finish. There was something about the style and progression of the story that bothered me, but I couldn't place my finger on it.
July 11, 2018
Interesting
A man falls down dead on the golf course whilst being interviewed. Angie and Harry have to plough through all the evidence to get to the truth. I found the ending sadly lacking as after a big build up it went out like a damp squid. Still enjoyable but I won't be rushing to read the next one.
A man falls down dead on the golf course whilst being interviewed. Angie and Harry have to plough through all the evidence to get to the truth. I found the ending sadly lacking as after a big build up it went out like a damp squid. Still enjoyable but I won't be rushing to read the next one.
August 25, 2015
I enjoyed this audiobook. The story was easy to listen to and follow. The narrator did a good job too. I would listen to more in this series. I was gifted this audiobook with the understanding that I would give an honest review.
March 20, 2015
weak
Weak writing. Weak characters. This Author has no clue how to catch and keep a readers attention. Bad grammar not caught. I couldn't make it through chapter 2.
Weak writing. Weak characters. This Author has no clue how to catch and keep a readers attention. Bad grammar not caught. I couldn't make it through chapter 2.
May 6, 2015
Excellent 5 stars !!!
This book is very well written. The author kept the story moving and interesting throughout. I am looking forward to the sequel. Anninflaglerbeach@gmail.com
This book is very well written. The author kept the story moving and interesting throughout. I am looking forward to the sequel. Anninflaglerbeach@gmail.com
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